Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commission met Tuesday evening July 9, 2024, and discussed the introduction of an ordinance to repeal ordinance 1010 which deals with the labor management relations and discussion of a dangerous building on First Street. Commissioners heard from City Manager Rick Mestas about Ordinance 1010…
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By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Balloon-goers woke to cloudy, gloomy skies Friday morning July 5, for the first day of the 2024 International/Santa Fe Trail Balloon Rally, but not long after, the sun rose above the mesa, the clouds began to burn off leaving clear blue skies to greet the…
The annual Raton NM July 4th fireworks display went off without a hitch Thursday night for 2024 after a short rain shower cooled things off. The display lasted about 19 minutes and was accompanied by locals shooting off their fireworks before and after to the delight of spectators.
George M “Corky” Fernandez was raised on the family ranch in the Sweetwater Valley west of Colmor, NM. He attended Springer Schools where he participated in FFA all 4 years of High School, learning Parliamentary Procedures, serving as Class President, Student Council, FFA Chapter President as well as local, county,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Colfax County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, July 2 released the identity of the man who was killed on Monday, July 1 in a collision with an Amtrak train as Lowell Stanfill. No further details were released as the investigation continues. Around 10:55 a.m. Monday morning…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – INDEPENDENCE DAY To the Editor: On July 4th, we will celebrate our country’s independence. While we are celebrating with parades, cookouts, and fireworks, let’s not forget those who have made sacrifices to protect our nation. As a member of American Legion Auxiliary, Roy Unit #33,…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 25, 2024, for their second regular meeting where they approved contracts for solid waste and IT services. Commissioners approved the repeal of Ordinance 1026 which eliminates court fees for municipal court under New Mexico State Statute 35-14-11 which…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton School Board Met Monday June 17 in a short meeting to go over policy and financial reports. Board members talked about the use of cell phones in class and during the school day. Part of the problem comes when a cell phone is…
Input Sought for Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project TAOS, N.M., June 17, 2024— The Carson National Forest is seeking comments for the proposed Taos Canyon Forest and Watershed Restoration Project. The 83,000-acre proposed project area is in the Enchanted Circle Landscape, located south of U.S Highway 64 between Taos and…
By Marty Mayfield KRTN Multi-Media Raton City Commissioners met Tuesday evening June 11 for the first regular meeting of the month where the ICIP plan was once again discussed, and they discussed and made decisions on the proposed pickleball courts to be built at Roundhouse Park. Warren Walton talked about…